Bullitt East's Derek Willis works against Bowling Green's Jestin Wright in December. The Chargers are seeking their third straight Sixth Region title.

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Having won back-to-back Sixth Region championships, the Bullitt East High School boys' basketball team has a wealth of postseason experience.

But Derek Willis, Rusty Troutman, Trey Rakes and the other Chargers seniors will experience something a bit different this postseason: the pressure of being the favorites and of knowing this is their final shot at a state championship.

"There's a little bit of pressure with the fact that we've won two of them and this is the last chance to go out with a state title," Bullitt East coach Troy Barr said. "But I wouldn't trade spots with anybody. I like our ...